Phoenix Rising

Discussion in 'Shave Soaps' started by Derhey, Nov 14, 2014.

  1. Derhey

    Derhey Well-Known Member

    Has anyone seen the new HTGAM site? Sounds like they are renamed to Phoenix Artisan. I have never tried HTGAM or Synergy but have heard good things. I think I will try a few out but wondered if anyone here had a favorite HTGAM scent. Here is a listing of their new shave soap line:

    Oakmoss & Sage
    Cavendish
    Gondolier
    Maple, Vanilla, and Nutmeg
    Speakeasy
    Ciderhouse 5
    CaD (barbershop)
    The Beach
    Pumpk'n
    Black Tea

    I really want to try Gondolier (rose, jasmine, juniper, and cedar), but Cavendish sounds awesome as well as Speakeasy (rose, sage, bergamot, citrus, wood, and Amber). Once again, I look forward to hearing your thoughts.
     
  2. richgem

    richgem suffering from chronic clicker hand cramps

    sounds like all the same scents and they do make a good product, but the recent scandal has left a bad taste in a lot of people's mouths
     
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  3. richgem

    richgem suffering from chronic clicker hand cramps

    looks like they also raised the prices
     
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  4. Chuck F

    Chuck F Cheesy! Big Curd style

    Good for him I guess trying to make a fresh start, but at this point I will spend my money elsewhere.
     
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  5. Derhey

    Derhey Well-Known Member

    Huh...are his products good quality?
     
  6. richgem

    richgem suffering from chronic clicker hand cramps

    I think the scents tend to be on the light side, but they are solid performers imho.
     
  7. Derhey

    Derhey Well-Known Member

    Thanks for the feedback!
     
  8. richgem

    richgem suffering from chronic clicker hand cramps

    Happy to help.
     
  9. RaZorBurn123

    RaZorBurn123 waiting hardily...............

    Please keep this thread on topic, which is, what is your favorite scent? If you can't answer that question in a positive mannner, find another thread where you can be more helpful.
     
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  10. Derhey

    Derhey Well-Known Member

    Thanks for pointing that out RazorBurn...I started this thread to find out the best scent and confirm the quality of product.
     
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  11. trader ron

    trader ron Well-Known Member

    I love Cavendish. One of my favorite scents. If you like the smell of sweet pipe tobacco, you will like this. CaD is another hit for me.
    They are very easy to lather and offer good protection. I recommend them.
     
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  12. Tdmsu

    Tdmsu Well-Known Member

    I really like the Gondolier scent. It's classy and my wife likes it, too.
     
  13. Boojum1

    Boojum1 Valet Parking Available Here

    My wife and I enjoy the Gondolier scent. The Synergy Soap is outstanding.
     
  14. CyanideMetal

    CyanideMetal Wild and crazy guy

    I have Cavendish on a stick. It's very good.
     
  15. dfoulk

    dfoulk Active Member

    Go for the stuff that was made by PPF instead of the HGTAM stuff as it's far superior. Coconut, speakeasy, black tea, malbolge, sandlewood, cucumber, Ciderhouse 5, etc.
     
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  16. synth

    synth Member

    I only tried the beach. The scent was horrible IMO and gave everyone in my house a headache. The lather was thin, airy, & unstable. I hear others have better results with it than I did. I hope you also do better than me.
     
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  17. dfoulk

    dfoulk Active Member

    There's HGTAM soaps and PPF soaps are mixed on the site now. The Beach is a former HGTAM soap. PPF soaps are hands down way, way better soaps and some of the very best I've tried. I'm not fond of the former HGTAM stuff either. Do try one of the following because these are the former PPF soaps: Coconut, Speakeasy, Black Tea, Malbolge, Sandlewood, Cucumber, Ciderhouse 5.
     
  18. Omelmad

    Omelmad My printer email address is..........

    I love sandalwood this is good to know
     
  19. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    In my recent order from Maggards, I got a small puck of PPF Sandalwood. The scent seems to be very good and the test lather worked well producing a nice slick cream. I will try it on one of my shaves this week. In the same order, I picked up a Catie's Bubbles Sandalwood. The scent of the Catie's is much more muted than the PPF but provided a very pleasing shave this morning.

    Clint
     
  20. jmsodpc

    jmsodpc Well-Known Member

    i also prefer the PPF soaps vs the synergy...i ended up selling all the htgam soaps i had right after i got them...the PPF i still use (prefer the black tea scent).
     

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